May 13



Jonathan Ng updates us about the Blended 11:20a Service membership's survey results:
The Blended Service has been successfully implemented and supported by many committed members of our congregation. 

The Blended Service Task Force has spent much time listening to the membership's ideas and concerns and continue to create & tweak along the way which has proven to be a very special and satisfying way to worship God.

 Responses have been quite positive overall and most are happily learning new ways to worship God while sustaining some elements that are meaningful to all.

 "Change" is good. Find common ground. Let's worship God.

Click to view Jon's presentation and discussion:
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The Committee asks for your continued patience and support!

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"5 minutes with George"

Hebrew 13:20-21 NRSV

George Lai opens with last week's scripture (Benediction) and tells us it's important to understand each line when reading a Bible verse.

 "Now may the God of Peace who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus,the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete in everything good, so that you may do his will, working among usthat which is pleasant in His sight through Jesus Christ, towhom be the glory forever and ever"If you have ever had a broken parts or spirit, George wants you to notice, Amen.

"make yourself whole in everything that's good"
Apologies, was not able to catch the entirety of this week's 5 minutes with George.
Click to view a brief segment from George:
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https://photos.app.goo.gl/6gR5Q545CACk4woO2

Next week:
Melanie Low 
Pray for our congregation, Reach out to each other, Trust in God 
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